Cologne District

Heinsberg

Wassenberg

Effelder Waldsee and the Rothenbach

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Heinsberg

Wassenberg

Effelder Waldsee and the Rothenbach

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Effelder Waldsee and the Rothenbach

Mountain biking

4.9

(96)

Running

5.0

(16)

Hiking

5.0

(16)

Cycling

4.3

(6)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

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Location: Wassenberg, Heinsberg, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Tips

April 1, 2022

Mountain biking

On one side the meandering Rothenbach, on the other side the Effelder Waldsee.

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March 22, 2021

Running

There are great running paths here, on the other side of the lake there is a beach with a water ski track.

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June 11, 2025

Mountain biking

A very nice place for a break. There are numerous trails nearby.

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#1.

Rothenbach Singletrack Trail – Sint Ludwig Chapel loop from Vlodrop

44.0km

03:04

200m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate

4.4

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#2.

Small Tributary of the Schwalm – Lüttelforster Mill loop from Vlodrop

48.5km

03:08

170m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3.6

(5)

riders

#3.

Confluence of the Wurm and Rur rivers – Dalheim Mill loop from Heinsberg (Rheinl)

35.8km

02:21

90m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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Moderate

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Elevation 30 m

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Location: Wassenberg, Heinsberg, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Effelder Waldsee and the Rothenbach

#1.

Rothenbach Singletrack Trail – Sint Ludwig Chapel loop from Vlodrop

#2.

Small Tributary of the Schwalm – Lüttelforster Mill loop from Vlodrop

#3.

Confluence of the Wurm and Rur rivers – Dalheim Mill loop from Heinsberg (Rheinl)

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